discussion. Besides, the Chinese poetry reading competition will be held. And there will be extra Chinese opera performances. I sincerely hope you can accept my invitation.

Looking forward to your early reply.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

7答案： Dear Jack,

I hope everything is going on well with you. I'm writing to invite you to join us in the “Foreign Students Tell Chinese Stories” to be held in our school. The activity is scheduled at 8:00 a.m. on October 20th in the lecture hall. Through the activity, the foreign students will have a better understanding of Chinese excellent traditional culture and meanwhile strengthen their love of China. As you once studied in China for some time, I'm sure you can definitely give us a wonderful performance. You are expected to get fully prepared for it and the time is limited to 20 minutes at most. Would you be so kind as to spare some time to come and join us? I'd appreciate it if you could accept our invitation. Looking forward to your early reply.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

8答案：One possible version: Dear Bob,

I'm glad that you're interested in the reading seminar to be held in our school. Now. I'd like tointroduce something about it to you.

It will be held at 3:00 on Thursday afternoon in the lecture hall. Some famous writers in our city andmany Chinese teachers in our school arc invited to attend this seminar. The participants will read someclassical works like Tang poetry and

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some written by Confucius. Besides, they'll share their thoughts andcomprehension of the classical works.

There's no doubt that the seminar will help you understand Chinese culture and learn Chinese well.Would you like to join us? I'm looking forward to your early reply.

Yours, Li Hua

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